Post-Processing:
Merged three exposures in PSE11. Cropped slightly for rule of thirds.

Extra Info:
Merged 3 exposures.

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out_of_focusApr 25, 2017

I like this photo. very different from others.

ysalApr 24, 2017

Well done, congrats Bernie!

elliottApr 24, 2017

wow, nice going bernie! great composition and post processing.love the person caught by the sunlight.i spent my 'wonder years' in a very urban new jersey environment. yes there were parks and such to find solitude but a very few of us found the tracks as a place of solitude (when no trains passing). in one direction you could see to the horizon.great entry, nice finish.el

mrsawyerApr 24, 2017

Thanks for the comments and votes.

Jomari - the idea was to make the solitude of the scene the subject and minimize the presence of the person who happened to be there in the midst of it all.

Qixil- I used three exposures because much of this was in shadow, which caused the beautiful blue skies to get blown out to white, when metering around the focal point.

Comments After End of ChallengeComments During Voting

jomariApr 24, 2017

This meets the theme well and is in my tt. I do wish that the rail could have been a little less demanding of attention..

forkcandles Apr 23, 2017

on target with this one great eye lines

LoApr 23, 2017

Nice use of leading lines to draw the eye into the scene and underscore the emptiness. Great angle and composition, lovely detail.

Maike13Apr 23, 2017

I really like the low angle of view in this shot which seems to increase the sense of depth, and thus enhances the "solitude" factor. High in my favourites.

QixilApr 23, 2017

I like this one - #3 - why did you need three exposures.

cookiejarApr 22, 2017

Meets the theme well. The absence of the past train adds to the solitude.

dkApr 22, 2017

I really like the composition and the message you have created here! Right on theme. Need to dec. exposure and perhaps up contrast a bit for more pop.

RobertLavkerApr 22, 2017

Great capture - more a sense of exhaustion coupled with solitude.

Old FinnApr 22, 2017

Nice view, well composed. Suits to the topic. In my favorites.

henrikssonApr 21, 2017

In my votes, but maybe a little crop in the bottom?Regards / Thomas H.

ysalApr 21, 2017

I think I've seen the same subject (model) in a similar pose in a past challenge. Fantastic composition and a definite sense of solitude.Edited on Apr 21, 2017